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Cierra Jones

Austin,TX

Summary

Strategic and people-focused HR professional with 4+ years of experience in talent acquisition and workforce planning within the construction industry. Adept at building strong partnerships with business leaders to align staffing strategies with organizational goals and project timelines. Skilled in identifying workforce trends, developing targeted talent solutions, and supporting employee lifecycle initiatives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Blattner Energy
Austin, TX
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for high-impact roles across engineering, project
    management, and skilled trades, from talent sourcing through onboarding,
    ensuring a seamless candidate experience.
  • Strategically partner with hiring managers and business leaders to forecast workforce needs, define role requirements, and deliver high-quality hires that support long-term project goals.
  • Successfully placed over 1,000 professionals across nationwide renewable
    energy and infrastructure projects, directly supporting operational excellence
    and client satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed advanced sourcing strategies to identify and attract
    top-tier construction professionals, including project managers, engineers, and
    skilled tradespeople.

Recruiter

Veterans United Home Loans
Columbia, MO
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Strategically source and engage diverse, qualified technical talent using LinkedIn
    Recruiter, social platforms, employee referrals, and ATS tools, driving pipeline
    health and long-term hiring success.
  • Conducted exit interviews and supported internal employee investigations, providing insights to improve retention, address workplace concerns, and inform HR strategies aligned with company values and compliance standards.
  • Led diversity recruitment initiatives, successfully sourcing and hiring 43% of candidates for the company’s Diversity Internship Program, contributing to a more inclusive workforce.

Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
Portland, OR
03.2017 - 09.2020
  • Facilitated and guided team members on busiest mornings to achieve $5,000 an hour in sales.
  • Trained new employees and assisted with new employee onboarding

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Organizational Leadership

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
01-2021

MBA - Human Resources Management

Louisiana State University
Shreveport, LA

Skills

  • Employee onboarding
  • Full-cycle recruitment
  • Workforce planning
  • Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Beamery (CRM) & Workday (ATS)

Timeline

Recruiter

Blattner Energy
08.2022 - Current

Recruiter

Veterans United Home Loans
05.2021 - 08.2022

Barista

Black Rock Coffee Bar
03.2017 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Sociology & Organizational Leadership

Oregon State University

MBA - Human Resources Management

Louisiana State University

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